Venda Dolmen

Category: Archaeology > Dolmen

District: Portalegre > Elvas > Elvas > Assunção, Ajuda, Salvador e Santo Ildefonso

Location

Anta da Venda is located in the locality of Ajuda, in the Salvador and Santo Ildefonso region, in the municipality of Elvas.

Alternative Name

It is also known as Anta da Aldeia da Venda or simply Venda.

Dimensions

It is a small monument with a partially preserved tumulus (mamoa). The three pillars of the chamber are about 30cm wide and 12cm thick, standing about 20cm above the ground. In addition, there is a preserved pillar of the corridor.

Architecture

The monument has a remarkable architecture, with elements of the chamber and the corridor still visible, although the covering and part of the tumulus are no longer visible.

Archaeological Attraction

Anta da Venda is an archaeological attraction that offers tourists the opportunity to explore an ancient and mysterious monument, providing a fascinating insight into the history of the region.